1 Ducat - John George 1620 front 1 Ducat - John George 1620 back
1 Ducat - John George 1620 photo
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1 Ducat - John George

1620 year
Gold (.986) 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia)
Duke
John George (Johann Georg) (1606-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1620
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.49 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#320442
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms divide date

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1620

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) was minted during the reign of John George, who was the Duke of Jägerndorf from 1617 to 1627. The coin features an image of the Duke on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy on the other. The use of gold in the coin's composition was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Duchy at the time.